When the advertising agency J. Walter Thompson decided to rebrand themselves as JWT, they decided that it was important to have a unique and functional office space to match. Well, what they and Clive Wilkinson Architects came up with is not only functional, but very, very unique.
Their New York office space takes up nearly 250,000 square feet houses somewhere around 1000 employees. In an effort to keep creative harmonies maximized, this space has no private offices, but instead areas where groups of creative minds can assemble in both large and small numbers. As you can see, the office has a number of bright colors, as well as a ’storytelling’ theme woven throughout. You see, JWT doesn’t want to just create advertisements, they want to create stories that people can interact with.
Beyond all of the big ideas and themes, the space has some really fun elements from the space invaders wall, to the thin wall with the story cutouts flopping all over. They also have padded ceilings that you’d be crazy not to love. They also seem to have a bar that was designed in space, or at least the future. You know, that place where people wear those silvery outfits. Enjoy the pics and video.
If you’ve been reading Office Snapshots for a while, you’ll probably remember distinctly that we’ve yet to feature an office space in New Mexico. That is, of course, until today.
3 Advertising has a very appealing space located in the Albuquerque, New Mexico; where they house their full-service advertising and design firm. The first of the office’s distinctive features you are bound to notice is surely the large ‘3′ branded on the ceiling. While it is a fairly simple idea, it is surprising to see how good it looks against the dark-colored ceiling, as well as how eye-catching it really is. One of the aspects I really appreciate about this space is that there isn’t too much of any one thing. Instead, there are bits of design in just the right amount. Colors, wood, warmth, and comfort are all nicely put together here.
We get to see a lot of great offices on this site, and again that is definitely the case with OKIA/Tank’s collective offices located in Tallinn, Estonia. OKIA is a web agency and Tank is Estonia’s leading advertising company, which together seem like an ideal fit for sharing office space.
There are just too many things to like in this office. Instead of just being plain, modern, and open, this space really has some warm elements that add a lot of character to it. The wood that is speckled throughout mixes very well with the greens. And of course they have a fish pond. Jose thinks it’s where employees keep their lunches, but in any case, there aren’t really any better ways to upstage a fishtank than that. Bunnies, picket fences, ultra-awesome bathrooms, and sauna-looking office pods. How can you not be inspired by at least one thing?
Adams & Knight is an advertising firm based out of Avon, Connecticut. They work in Advertising (print, tv, radio), PR, and develop interactive solutions for their clients, many of whom are huge name companies like IBM, Spalding, Prudential, and Travelers.
The company is another one that takes pride in the workspace, but has a completely different style than we’ve seen recently. The first thing to notice is that the space has a clear 50’s vibe, complete with a diner, Bob’s big Boy statue, and period decor. The second element worth noting is the impressive conference room located in the heart of the office. Large and roomy, it has some wonderful style and lighting coming from the fixtures and skylight. A third great feature is the 60-seat movie theater that the company uses for training sessions, focus groups, and larger staff meetings.
The office itself is located on the edge of a nature preserve with beautiful trails employees are able to take advantage of.
In a world in which most people hate their jobs and hate going to work, a well designed workplace and its atmosphere can really change things. Mono, a Minneapolis-based advertising agency gives us an example of an office that puts employees first, which in-turn makes them work more efficiently and effectively for their clients. Some of which include Herman Miller, Apple, USA Networks, NBA tv, and General Mills.
What really makes this office spectacular is that it is really an advertisement for Mono. When clients stop by, they are undoubtedly drawn into the energy that the design gives. Not only is the place eye-catching, but it is well thought out. The space isn’t just a collection of cool stuff to appease employees and to trick them into working. Instead it is a place where employees can come and thrive in what they do.
Designer Charlie Lazor of Flatpak house and Lazor Office collaborated with agency co-founder Chris Lange to transform the vacant space into its current state. The features of the office are quite impressive from their Herman Miller Embody seating, to the large collaboration areas throughout the office. Ping-pong, work pods, a good-sized design library, and a fantastic kitchen are all wonderful additions. Enjoy!
When the advertising agency J. Walter Thompson decided to rebrand themselves as JWT, they decided that it was important to have a unique and functional office space to match. Well, what they and Clive Wilkinson Architects came up with is not only functional, but very, very unique. 
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